Academic Promotion

The University biennially provides an opportunity for academic employees to seek promotion to the next classification level on the basis of meritorious performance.

Academic employees considering applying for promotion should familiarise themselves with the following:

• Academic Promotion Policy
• 2008 Guide for Applicants

An information session for intending applicants was held on the 12 June 2008.  A recording of the presentation is available by webstream* or for download and the associated Handout from Academic Promotion Information Session for Applicants is also available.

*The video file will stream using Windows Media player, and will play over a broadband (or better) connection.

Important Changes for 2008

All applicants in 2008 are required to fill in an application form and send via email to acpromotion@usq.edu.au 

Clearer terms for eligibility have been included to assist applicants and panel members.

For applicants for promotion to Levels B and C, interviews will be at the panel's discretion.  For example, applicants may be called for interview where further clarification is required or there is significant variation in ratings.  Furthermore, the applications will be assessed by a Faculty Promotion Committee.

For applicants for promotion to Level E, there will now be a second external assessor for each candidate. 

A new weightings system has been introduced to the process for application.  The new system requires candidates to provide a score across the three criteria which will be used by the panel for assessment.

Further detail regarding the new policy and all promotion requirements will be covered in an information session scheduled for early June 2008. 

Promotion Documentation

• Application Form (DOC 192kb)**
• Generic Academic Position Descriptions

**For applicants experiencing difficulty with formatting the application form's fields please go to the Tools menu within Microsoft Word and select the option 'Unprotect document...'.

Important Dates for 2008 Applicants